I just read the email in response to your inquiry as to Jussi's death. I read
the Farkas biography about Jussi and I believe that he died in his sleep of a
heart attack. As to his alcoholism, I attended one of his last New York City
concerts at Hunter College concert hall shortly before his death. I was sitting
next to a woman who had a subscription for all the concerts at the hall. She
asked me who would be performing this evening, I replied; "Jussi Bjoerling,"
she said; "I hope he isn't drunk!" I was quite surprised. I asked her what she
meant by that remark. She told me that the last time she attended one of his
concerts, he had to be carried off the stage! I never believed what she said.
I attended the concert at Hunter the year before and he sang as beautiful as
ever and he did not have to be carried on, or off! I wasn't awhere of his
alcoholism until I read his biography, by Farkas. I was sorry to hear that he
did in fact, have a problem with drinking. I think he'd
be still singing today if he hadn't that problem.

strauss87 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
How exactly did Jussi die? i know it was shortly after recording
turandot (a recording i tresure). I also remember hearing something
about him having a problem with alcohol, but im not positive about it.
Anyone know?
Zach





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